What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry Aide position at Catholic Charities Community Services?
Summary:
The Feeding Our Neighbors (FON) Department provides emergency meals to individuals and families who face hunger and food insecurity throughout the Archdiocese of NY. Our goal is to provide healthy nutritious meals to anyone who is in need with compassion and dignity. This position will support
the program operations and serve as alternate driver for the Home Bound Program.
The Feeding Our Neighbors (FON) Department provides emergency meals to individuals and families who face hunger and food insecurity throughout the Archdiocese of NY. Our goal is to provide healthy nutritious meals to anyone who is in need with compassion and dignity. This position will support
the program operations and serve as alternate driver for the Home Bound Program.
Salary: $20.88 - $21.98 per hour, this is a non-exempt hourly position based on a 35 hours work week or a $38,000 or $40,000 annually.
Location: 402 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY, 10455.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with all aspects of weekly food deliveries including lifting, moving, cleaning and
organizing of food equipment, furniture, etc. in the hub and/or pantry. - Receive, unpack and restock cases of food, produce, frozen and refrigerator food items.
- As requested, conduct and maintain product inventory and report information to supervisor.
- Maintain food safety protocols for food storage, inventory, equipment and premises.
- Work closely with FON staff and CCCS personnel to ensure smooth program operations.
- Keep facilities and equipment clean and organized based on NYC Dept. of Health regulations.
- Help with the set-up and close-down of food hub and pantry as requested.
- Work closely with volunteers, interns, and other personnel as assigned.
- Work closely with the Case Management staff, other CCCS programs/staff and affiliate agencies.
- Assist Supervisor, department staff and/or other agency personnel as needed to support
operations. - Ability to travel to various pantry sites and provide support as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Additional hours may be required to meet program deadlines.
Additional hours may be required to meet program deadlines.
Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Moving and lifting boxes, pallets, and/or cases of food products 50% of time, sometimes outside in cold weather.
- Driving and travel within NYC at least 30% of the time using company vehicle.
- Familiarity with NYC streets/roads/highways, traffic laws and parking regulations.
- Traverse neighborhoods that may require a high level of alertness and awareness of
surroundings. - Work with clients who require consistent and comprehensive support, some under potentially
stressful conditions. - Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 20% of the time.
Education and/or experience required:
- High School Diploma/Equivalency
- Some familiarity with working in a small warehouse environment.
- Some knowledge of operating warehouse equipment (pallet jacket)
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
- Must be able to lift and/or containers that weigh over 50lbs.
- Must have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse population of the public and work in various communities.
- Must maintain excellent relationships with internal personnel and external partners.
- Must be a team player and be supportive of program and community development projects.
- May be required to work some holidays, evening and/or weekend hours.
- Driver’s License Preferred.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $38,000 - $40,000